Our basic setup is rated by the wireless manufacturer for 1.2 km Antenna Line Of Sight, which in practice means about 300 meters with direct human eye line of sight, outdoors. Indoor distances are shorter. Placing the wireless gateway and SPARC boxes higher off the ground (1.5 m to 4 meters) helps.

For longer distances, you can extend the range by 300 meters with the ALS-REP1 wireless repeater box.

For the longest distances, the SPARC boxes and wireless gateway can be equipped with high range transmitters (in the kilometer ranges) depending on your geographical location and your country’s wireless band legal restrictions. Contact Algae Lab Systems for further information.

CAN THE ALGAECONNECT SYSTEM BE USED ON ANY PBR?Algea Labs Systems2017-01-30T13:38:09+00:00

All components other than the HubBox are intended for rugged outdoor use and are rated IP65 or better. The system, with connectors properly attached, is splash proof, water resistant, and heat resistant. The HubBox is intended to be used indoors or in a cabinet.

You can also consider using one of our ALS-VIS1 Visors to create a protected environment for the SPARC2 boxes.

DOES ALGAE LAB SYSTEMS SUPPLY PBRS IN DIFFERENT SIZES AND STYLES?Algea Labs Systems2014-08-22T08:41:35+00:00

We partner with various PBR manufacturers for a wide variety of PBR sizes and configurations ranging from tanks to tubulars to columns. Please contact info@algaelabsystems.com and let us know what size system you are looking for.

CAN I HOOK UP ALGAECONNECT SYSTEMS TO MY SCADA/HMI?Algea Labs Systems2017-01-30T13:49:13+00:00

Yes, we provide several communication options for interfacing to your SCADA and HMI systems, and we can also help you create an appropriate SCADA architecture if you do not already have one. Contact info@algaelabsystems.com for more information.

I AM A COMMERCIAL GROWER WITH MANY PBRS. HOW WOULD YOU INTEGRATE THEM TOGETHER?Algea Labs Systems2017-01-30T13:50:27+00:00

For a fleet of PBRs or ponds, Algae Lab Systems will work closely with you to create a configuration of controllers that best suits your layout and number of grow areas. Algae Lab Systems also provides central computer oversight support, enabling a central computer to aggregate all values from all systems in real time to a SCADA system.

WE ARE STARTING WITH 2-3 TANKS BUT ARE SCALING UP SOON. WILL YOUR SYSTEMS EXPAND?Algea Labs Systems2017-01-30T13:53:05+00:00

Yes. you can keep adding SPARC boxes for each new pond or PBR, and updating the software only takes a couple minutes. Once your setup gets bigger, we provide central computer oversight software that will allow you to aggregate all data from all Boxes into a central SCADA system, with the ability for redundant backup. Contact info@algaelabsystems.com for more information.

Most of our sensors come in a ‘Process’ style, which means they have standard 3/4″ NPT threads on both ends of the sensor, and a “Lab Style” which means that you can connect them to our Hot Tap assembly, so that you can remove them from your process without emptying the water.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SETUP THE ALGAECONNECT SYSTEM?Algea Labs Systems2017-01-30T14:05:45+00:00

The AlgaeConnect system is very simple to set up and operate. You can have a typical system with 4-6 sensors fully running and measuring solutions in less than hour, including the graphing and all software features.

Check out our YouTube tutorials on how to get started with adding SPARC devices, connecting sensors, calibrations, data retrieval, and other useful things.